For Ages 3 - 5 years
Expand your preschooler's universe by enrolling in our Tyke Explorers Open Lab. Kids get to bring a special grown-up to share in the excitement of science and space. Labs are an open-ended sensory exploration of various materials and tools that change monthly.

Tickets:$14 (does not include admission into the Center)RSVP Recommended, space is limited!
Register online or call (510) 336-7373
Enjoy a hike through the beautiful redwoods! After the hike, stay and explore other amazing objects in the night sky through our telescopes (weather permitting) or tour the Telescope Makers Workshop. Hike will take place rain or shine.

Event (Included with General Admission): 11am to 4pmGirl Rising Film Screenings: 12pm and 3pm

Enjoy a day of STEAM with the special girls in your Universe. We're partnering with Girls Inc. of Alameda County to explore female scientists past and present; GoldieBlox toy company is offering engineering activities; and screening a Girl Rising film that explores the power of educating girls to change the world.

Workshop: $5 Adult | $3 Child | Children 2 & Under Free
Be dazzled with exciting demonstrations led by one of Chabot's dynamic science educators. Sudden appearances? Booms and bangs? Miraculous transformations? Enjoy a live and immersive presentation experience as you gain a deeper understanding for the way our world works. No, it's not a magic show - it's science!

Members: $5Guests: $7 (does not include general admission)
Think, build, test, destroy... do it all over again and again! We're hosting open LEGO Laboratories every Sunday with an engineering challenge focus. Challenges vary each week and include solar car building and racing, creating green machines that impact our environment, robots that perform based on your programming, and bridge building with seismic testing. Builders of all ages and skills are welcome. Active parent participation is required for youth under 10 years.

Guests: $7 (does not include general admission)Members: $5
Explore the microbiology, nanoscience, physics and chemistry of edibles we love. Experience demonstrations and hands-on experiments that involve everyday treats and ingredients.

For Ages 3 - 5 years
Expand your preschooler's universe by enrolling in our Tyke Explorers Program. Kids get to bring a special grown-up to share in the excitement of science and space. Classes are a combination of instructor-led lessons and self-guided, hands-on experimentation and exploration.

Flyers must be 21+Tickets: $30 (does not include general admission)
Just like our public missions for families, but this one is strictly for adult flyers. Bring your friends and join an intrepid team to land on the red planet, construct a probe to send to one of the moons of Mars and save your crew from calamity. Grab your flight suit, strap on a helmet and experience the thrill and excitement of a NASA simulated space mission to Mars! Wine, beer and light snacks will be provided.

Public Missions in the Challenger Learning Center®Tickets: $12 (does not include general admission)
Ever wonder what it's like to be an astronaut on a space mission? How does it feel to be a Mission Specialist guiding flights around the Solar System? Find out in our Challenger Learning Center® as you experience the thrill and excitement of a NASA simulated space mission! Become an important member on a dynamic team accomplishing the goals of your mission. You are a vital member of the crew! This adventure is recommended for space travelers ages 10 years to adult (younger children may participate when teamed with an adult)

NanoDays is a nationwide festival of educational programs about nanoscale science, engineering, and Technology and its potential impact on the future. NanoDays events are organized by partners in the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net), and take place at over 250 science museums, Research centers, and universities across the country.

Guests: $12 Members: FreeChildren 2 & Under Free
The observatory deck opens at 2am for the late night viewing festivities. A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the shadow of the Earth. Witness the stellar occurrence from our observation deck and come ready with your questions for our experts. Bring binoculars, blankets and warm clothes.

Please note: Eclipse is not guaranteed and weather permitting for outside viewing

Guests: $7 (does not include general admission)Members: $5
Calling all animators! We’re turning our science lab into a Claymation studio all week. We’ll provide the clay, cameras, and knowhow, and you provide the imagination and creativity. Let’s see what out-of-this-world stories you can create.

Love & the Zodiac:
A Special Star Stories PresentationMembers: $55 Guests: $65Adults 21 & Over
After a candlelit dinner, snuggle up with your sweetie under the stars under for this very special Supper Club! Lay out on our lawn and listen to an expert stargazer explain the mythology behind the constellations, stories of love from the night sky as seen throughout history and look for planets and other clues to help orient you to the cosmos.

In this lively, illustrated talk, Dr. Richard Carrier will compare modern science (from the Scientific Revolution to today) with science in the ancient Greco-Roman world, where science as we know it began. We will understand what the Greeks and Romans achieved — and how close they got to their own scientific revolution

Chabot is proud to partner with Wonderfest and Ask a Scientist to bring you this exciting lecture.

When: This is a late night event 12am-3amWhere: Observation Deck (located at the rear of the Museum)Price: Free (Center will be closed at this time)
Hang out on the hill and watch as the Lyrids Meteor Shower makes it annual trip through our atmosphere and light up the night sky. Our astronomers are on hand to answer questions.

FREE Member Admission, RSVP Required!Space is limited and by reservation only,
so call (510) 336-7392 for tickets today.
Each Sunday preceding the 1st quarter moon, the Eastbay Astronomical
Society invites you to a special private telescope viewing. Unlike our
regular viewing on Friday and Saturday evenings, EAS personalizes the
experience by taking viewing requests, live interaction, and hosting
tours and it's exclusively for our members!

Tickets: $15 (children 2 years & under free)Does not include General Admission

This summer, lay on the grass and look up at the stars! Bring your sleeping bags and blankets and come listen to an expert stargazer explain the mythology behind the constellations, stories from the night sky as seen throughout history and look for planets and other clues to help orient you to the night's sky.

Please note: Weather permitting for outside viewing. If night sky conditions are or become poor for viewing the program will take place inside one of our historic telescope domes. Please check our weather station for more day-of details or call us at (510) 336-7373 for more information. Don't forget to bring your blankets!

Astronomy discoveries and art often go hand in hand. See through the eyes of pioneers in space exploration - astronomers who have dared to draw what they saw. We’ll look at how art inspires future scientific discovery and how scientific discovery inspires art. With an expert guide and cutting-edge astronomical visuals, the Cosmos 360 series reveals the workings of the Universe from new perspectives.

To the Moon... with no return? This new planetarium show follows the excitement of the Google Lunar XPRIZE competition. The ultimate example of citizen science, the winning team will successfully land a robotic spacecraft on the Moon, have it travel 500 meters on the surface, and send back video imagery. Who will win the $30 million prize? After 40 years, the race is heating up once again, get in on the action!

Previously Recorded
Astronomy discoveries and art often go hand in hand. See through the eyes of pioneers in space exploration - astronomers who have dared to draw what they saw. We'll look at how art inspires future scientific discovery and how scientific discovery inspires art. With an expert guide and cutting-edge astronomical visuals, the Cosmos 360 series reveals the workings of the Universe from new perspectives.

The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner & outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Narrated by Ewan McGregor.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the "seventh wonder of the modern world," Mexico's Chichén Itzï¿½. Hear the story of the ancient Maya civilization. Experience Tales of the Maya Skies, a new digital full-dome planetarium show produced by Chabot Space & Science Center. Narrated by Latin Grammy Award winner Lila Downs, Tales of the Maya Skies transports us to the jungles of Mexico, presenting the rich history and culture of the ancient Maya. Using the latest three dimensional laser scanning and advanced graphic techniques, Tales of the Maya Skies weaves together the richness of Maya culture, stories, science and contributions to our way of life.

A Chabot Space & Science Center production. Major funding provided by the National Science Foundation.

Based on Pink Floyd's 1973 album of humanitarian, political and philosophical empathy, Dark Side of the Moon is one of the most startling and bizarre laser light shows of all time!

Considered
by many critics to be the album that brought the commercial
breakthrough to Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon offers a mixture of
psychedelic, rock and jazz sounds. It's sonic backdrops and atmospheric
soundscapes combined with a unique assortment of sound effects yield an
emotional resonance. When accompanied by a diverse and unusual display
of laser art, the overall feel is a dramatic and haunting atmosphere.

NEW SHOW!
The hottest pop artists and the latest laser art come together in a sensational, eye-POPping laser show that will have you singing out loud and dancing in your seat! Laser Pop features sizzling stars, like Pink, N’Sync, Smash Mouth and more! Grab your friends for a fun night of pop music on the hill.

The "Fab Four's" best spanning 6 years becomes the background for dazzling laser-art. All ages and backgrounds will appreciate this fantasy tribute of music and light to The Beatles and how they helped define a generation.

NEW SHOW!
This show offers a magical mix of music, from those you love to those you have forgotten, all presented in concert with stunning laser images! This musical compilation is fun for the entire family and includes artists like Joan Jett, The B-52's, Will Smith, The Blackhearts and much more.

Slip on that headband, pull up those colorful legwarmers and enjoy the great anthems of the 1980s. Astonishing laser art is coupled with upbeat rock and pop songs from one of the most exciting periods in mainstream music: the ‘80s!

Two young adventurers turn an old cardboard box into a rocket and with the help of a magical book and their vivid imaginations blast off on an awesome journey to the most amazing places in the Solar System. Gasp in amazement at the huge planet Jupiter, find out what Saturn's rings are made of and discover the secret of the cardboard rocket. The show has been upgraded for digital full-dome systems and provides an excellent introduction to the nine planets of our Solar System. Especially for ages 5 to 10.